THE 2020 FRAGRANCE FOUNDATION WINNERS were announced through a dedicated webinar September 10, 2020, which included about 1000 participants. Jerry VittorIa, Chairman, opened the webinar and encouraged the Fragrance Industry to persevere through these difficult times. The presenters included music icons Cher and Lionel Richie; fashion designers Francisco Costa, Wes Gordon, Jason Wu; artist Rebecca Moses; international polo player Ignacio Figueras and his photographer wife Delfina Blaquier; plus entrepreneurs Chris Collins, Rob Smith and recording activist Mila Jam.
“During these unprecedented times, it is more important than ever to connect as a community to celebrate those who bring passion, artistry, and creativity to the fragrance world,” said Linda G. Levy, President of The Fragrance Foundation. In addition she spoke about a core team in place to increase diversity as well as making the Fragrance Foundation more accessible to all.
What follows is abbreviated. All finalists and FRAGRANCE FOUNDATION AWARDS Winners will be available on the TFF website here. The webinar will also be available to stream on the #TFF website. Winners accepted their awards virtually with pre recorded speeches.
THE FRAGRANCE FOUNDATION 2020 AWARDS Winners:
FRAGRANCE OF THE YEAR, WOMEN’S LUXURY
Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Rose & Cuir
Gucci The Alchemist’s Garden A Song for the Rose
Jo Malone London Violet & Amber Absolu
Tom Ford Soleil Neige
YSL Libre Eau de Parfum Anne Flipo and Carlos Benaim-WINNER
FRAGRANCE OF THE YEAR, WOMEN’S PRESTIGE
CHANEL GABRIELLE CHANEL ESSENCE
Lancôme Idôle-Adriana Medina, Shyamala Maisondieu, Nadege Le Garlantezec-WINNER
L’Interdit Givenchy Eau de Toilette
Tiffany & Love for Her
FRAGRANCE OF THE YEAR, MEN’S LUXURY
Dior Sauvage Parfum-Francois DeMachy WINNER
Gucci The Alchemist’s Garden The Voice of the Snake
House of Sillage The Formal
Straight to Heaven Extreme by Kilian
FRAGRANCE OF THE YEAR, MEN’S PRESTIGE
John Varvatos JVxNJ Silver Edition WINNER
K by DOLCE&GABBANA
Montblanc Explorer
Ralph Lauren Polo Blue Gold Blend
Versace Eros Flame
FRAGRANCE OF THE YEAR – UNIVERSAL – LUXURY
BYREDO SUNDAZED -Jerome Epinette WINNER
Creed Aventus Cologne
Gucci The Alchemist’s Garden The Eyes of the Tiger
Rolling in Love by Kilian
Tom Ford Lavender Extreme
2020 AWARD – FRAGRANCE OF THE YEAR – UNIVERSAL – PRESTIGE
AllSaints Sunset Riot
Kilian After Sunset
Gucci Mémoire d’une Odeur Eau de Parfum –Alberto Morillas WINNER
FRAGRANCE HALL OF FAME OF THE YEAR
Curve for Men
Editions de Parfum Frédéric Malle Musc Ravageur Maurice Roucel WINNER
Lancôme Trésor
philosophy amazing grace
Victoria’s Secret Very Sexy
BATH & BODY LINE OF THE YEAR
BYREDO Rose Of No Man’s Land-Jerome Epinette-WINNER
Christian Dior Lucky Bath And Body Line
NEST NEW YORK Fragranced Body Care Collection
philosophy nature in a jar
Victoria’s Secret PINK Honey Collection
INNOVATIVE FRAGRANCE OF THE YEAR
Costa Brazil Resina De Breu WINNER
diptyque PRÊTS-À-PARFUMER
hyascent Hourglass Diffuser
Miller Harris Scherzo Tattoo Pen
NEST NEW YORK Smart Home Fragrance Diffuser Powered by Pura
PACKAGING OF THE YEAR – UNIVERSAL
Carine Roitfeld Seven Lovers Lawrence
Esscentials Good Morning! Scent Mist
Gucci The Alchemist’s Garden The Eyes of the Tiger WINNER
Paco Rabanne Pacollection: Strong Me
Tom Ford Lavender Extreme
PACKAGING OF THE YEAR – WOMEN’S
EAU DE JUICE PURE SUGAR WINNER
Floral Street Neon Rose Eau de Parfum
Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Bowdacious
KYLIE JENNER BY KKW FRAGRANCE (NUDE)
Moschino Toy 2
PACKAGING OF THE YEAR – MEN’S
IGNACIO FIGUERAS BUENOS AIRES
John Varvatos JVxNJ Silver Edition
K by DOLCE&GABBANA WINNER
Tiffany & Love for Him
Viktor&Rolf Spicebomb Night Vision
PERFUME EXTRAORDINAIRE OF THE YEAR
Frank Voelkl, Firmenich – Le Labo Tabac 28
Celine Barel, IFF – Zoologist Squid WINNER
Aliénor Massenet, Symrise – Copper Eau de Parfum by Comme des Garçons
Catherine Selig, Takasago – A.N OTHER F/W 2020
Jean-Claude Ellena – Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Rose & Cuir
INDIE FRAGRANCE OF THE YEAR
BYREDO SLOW DANCE
Eric Buterbaugh Los Angeles Oud Saffron
Miller Harris Blousy
THOM BROWNE 09.27.65 VETYVER ABSOLUTE-Rodrigo Flores-Roux -WINNER
CONSUMER CHOICE OF THE YEAR – MEN’S
BOSS Bottled Infinite -Annick Menardo WINNER
Montblanc Explorer
Versace Eros Flame
CONSUMER CHOICE OF THE YEAR – WOMEN’S PRESTIGE
Carolina Herrera Good Girl Eau de Parfum Legere
Marc Jacobs Daisy Love Eau So Sweet-Alberto Morillas WINNER
Victoria’s Secret Bombshell Intense
YSL Libre Eau de Parfum
CONSUMER CHOICE OF THE YEAR – WOMEN’S POPULAR
Ariana Grande Thank U Next
Cher Eau de Couture-Clement Gavarry WINNER
EAU DE JUICE Pure Sugar
philosophy amazing grace magnolia
FRAGRANCE OF THE YEAR BREAK OUT STAR
Carolina Herrera Good Girl Eau de Parfum -Louise Turner WINNER
Maison Margiela Replica Jazz Club
Jo Malone London Wood Sage & Sea Salt
MEDIA CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR – WOMEN’S
Ariana Grande Thank U Next
Carine Roitfeld Seven Lovers Aurélien
GABRIELLE CHANEL ESSENCE THE NEW EAU DE PARFUM
Gucci Guilty WINNER
Michael Kors Wonderlust Eau De Parfum
YSL Libre Eau de Parfum
FRAGRANCE OF THE YEAR – POPULAR
Ariana Grande Thank U Next
HELLO by Lionel Richie
KYLIE JENNER BY KKW FRAGRANCE (NUDE) Nicole Mancini and Rodrigo Flores-Roux WINNER
The Phluid Project Transcend
Wild Spirit Fragrances Rosy Glow
MEDIA CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR – MEN’S
BOSS Bottled Infinite
K by DOLCE&GABBANA
Montblanc Explorer
Paco Rabanne 1 Million: Million Nation WINNER
Perry Ellis AMERICA
Viktor&Rolf Spicebomb Night Vision
FRAGRANCE EDITORIAL OF THE YEAR – PRINT
Allure, Smell Good Everywhere, Always
Allure, Scents of Strength by Liana Schaffner
ELLE, What She Wore by Kate Foster
TOWN & COUNTRY, Why Frankincense Is Suddenly So Smoking Hot by April Long WINNER
TOWN & COUNTRY, How the Rich are Different by April Long
FRAGRANCE EDITORIAL OF THE YEAR – DIGITAL
Allure, To All The Fragrances I’ve Loved Before… by Sable Yong
AsIf Magazine, Classical Fragrance Composer Frédéric Malle and Time-Honored Master Perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena Have Done It Again by SunHee Grinnell
CaFleureBon, Guerlain Mitsouko Centennial 1919-2019: The Scented Skein by Ida Meister WINNER
The Cut, New York’s Cult Fragrance Wouldn’t Exist If It Weren’t for Me by Jane Larkworthy
TOWN & COUNTRY, Jackie Kennedy’s Unexpected Love of Patchouli by April Long
Congratulations to all THE FRAGRANCE FOUNDATION WINNERS and FINALISTS. We are exceptionally proud of Sr. Editor Ida Meister
–Michelyn Camen, Editor-in-Chief via press release and my own synopsis. All photos courtesy of the Fragrance Foundation
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